Security Tool Removal Software
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What is Security Tool?
Security Tool is a rouge anti-spyware program. It was created to look like a real spyware remover.
It is designed specifically to damage or disrupt your computer system. In this case, not only is this software going to disrupt your system, it’s going to try and trick you into making a purchase using your credit card.
This misleading application is from the same family as Total security 2009 and System Security.
Once installed, Security Tool will be configured to start automatically when you log on into Windows.
Security Tool is one of the worst fake security products to hit the market in a while. Unlike many other rouge products this one may disable your task manager and several other Windows features.
Desktop Hijacks are very common with Security Tool. Many people find that they can not update their security software once infected with this malware.
Once infected, you have no choice but to look for some Security Tool removal. For those good enough with computers, this guide will help them.
If you feel really challenged, why not give a look at www.onlinecomputerrepair.org ? This site is dedicated to remove nasty softwares like Security Tool. You will get help from professional people ready to help you with your Security Tool removal and clean your system for around 89 bucks. Consider a fair (and cheap) price given it is a fast online service. How much more and how long will you wait for a local tech guy ?
In any case, PLEASE never buy Security Tool. This fake program is showing but…fake scan results ! The goal ? To convince you buy a fake registered version and simply to steal your money !
What Does Security Tool do?
Once infected with Security Tool, your system will do the following:
first, expect the usual fake system scan (this is common to lots of similar rouge programs)
then Security Tool will pretend to be your Windows Security Center and will display warnings/notifications about security threats and privacies issues. Don’t believe them!
You will get LOTS of pop-ups !
You should expect this rouge program to decrease your system’s performance. Also to block some websites besides preventing you to run lots of applications, including your anti-virus programs.
Finally, Security Tool will tell you that all those threats can only be removed if you purchase the full registered version ! Don’t do that: you will lose money and compromise your credit card information.
Here is an example of some warning window you might get with Security Tool:
“SecurityTool Warning
Spyware.IEMonster activity detected. This is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other programs. Click here to remove it immediately with SecurityTool.”
Remember the main Security Tool properties: it will change your browser settings, it will stays resident in the background and you will get lots of commercial ads (asking you to purchase the fake registered version).
How did I get infected with Security Tool ?
There are many ways you could have become infected by Security Tool:
various Trojans. They can be found anywhere.
Fake online scanners. You think they are scanning your system for threats while you just downloaded and installed this rouge program !
Trojans Fake AV: they will display fake security warnings and promote Security Tool.
The website sitesecuritytestDOTcom is a browser hijacker that will push this malware unto your computer system.
Fake video codecs. You thought you just downloaded a new video codec while in fact you just installed…. Security Tool ! This is a common way.
Hackers do know how to use legit websites. They will hack them and install threats like Security Tool. So the next time you are visiting the website, it will try to push the malware onto your computer (also called drive by download). Without proper security and if the malware is a new threat, chances are your computer will become infected.
Even infected with Security Tool, you have to run a full and in-depth system scan to remove it and to make sure no others viruses are present on your computer. We do recommend the following: Spyware Doctor with Antivirus. This nice program will make sure to remove Security Tool from your system besides any others viruses it will find.
How to Remove Security Tool ?
Kill Processes:
2564550101.exe
Please note that the above process will not be the same as yours. This trace file will constantly change and be dynamic. In most cases with this threat you will need to browse to the %UserProfile%\Application Data\ folder and then look for a 8-10 digit number folder. Should be the first one in that folder.
It is a good idea to write down the process files name. You will need this to remove the registry entry.
Delete Registry Values: (Hint) Note YOUR TEN DIGIT NUMBER in the registry field
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Security Tool
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “4946550101″
Delete Files: ( Hint ) Most of these files will be in the %UserProfile%\Application Data\YOUR TEN DIGIT NUMBER PROCESS directory.
2564550101.bat
2564550101.cfg
2564550101.exe
Security Tool.lnk
Security Tool.lnk
Delete Directories: (Hint) Here again, the directory is YOUR TEN DIGIT NUMBER PROCESS
%UserProfile%\Application Data\2564550101